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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 66 | 27 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 67% | 65 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 53% | 55 | 555 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 12, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 555 total reviews in window · weighted 125.8 up / 109.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (19)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“Millennia is a budget 4X-strategy, the creators of which tried to improve the work of competitors. The result was not ideal, but the game still has that "addictive trait" that makes you want to keep experimenting.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Millennia is a 4X strategy game that refers to Civilization, but far from being limited to copying, it seeks to innovate and provide differentiating elements within the genre. Of course, it has many things to fix, but the work of C Prompt Games can be enjoyed and with the necessary adjustments, it could become a title to have for every fan of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Is there a single reason for playing Millennia? Except frustrating mechanic of production chains and insufficiently developed Variant and Crisis Ages, you you won’t find anything here that isn’t already in Civilization or Humankind. This game is technically weak and has too many things to take care of, but not enough depth.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Millennia's take on the historical 4X formula is fascinating, but the wonder wears off soon due to misplaced priorities and omissions that are hard to overlook.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Millennia is a grand and demanding 4X strategy game that caters to players who crave complexity beyond Civilization. Its deep resource management, alternate historical ages, and massive scope create a rewarding experience for dedicated strategists. While AI shortcomings and shallow diplomacy remain issues, a year of updates has turned it into a polished and engaging title.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Millennia does try to at least partially differentiate itself from the Civilization series, but despite some good ideas and tweaks, it's just another less successful clone. The transition to new periods, which may be different, is especially interesting. However, it is spoiled by poor AI and shortcomings, for example in the diplomacy.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Millennia is a 4X game that's bursting with new ideas and ways to tackle the historical strategy genre. I enjoyed how regions grow and sprawl across the map, the management that this provides, and the alt-history ages provide some fun twists on reality, but Millennia also comes up short in some key areas and a number of concepts aren't fully explored. In particular, the aesthetics of the UI and the combat visualisation are very rough, the diplomacy lacking and there's certainly areas that C Prompt can and will hopefully improve.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“There are a lot of mechanics to discuss in Millennia, and there is too much to put into a review of the game. However, with plenty of depth on offer in Millennia it is sure to please any long-time fan of this genre, and it also doesn’t overwhelm you with options thrown at you all at once. I found Millennia to be a refreshing strategy game that is enjoyable to play, and I can see myself playing it for a good while to come.”
read full review ↗ - 64
“A rough-edged but worthwhile spin on historical 4Xs that oddly leaves Civ's greatest flaws untouched.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It's far from being the first game of the genre you should try. As it stands, it's just a nice, temporary alternative.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Millennia focuses too much on the ways it wants to mix up the Civilization formula without building the base of a strong Civ-like first.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Millennia is an exceptional strategy game that brings some real competition to the 4X genre, but it still has a few areas where it could improve to match others in the genre, providing players with a rich and captivating gameplay experience. Promising endless enjoyment, its meticulous historical accuracy, interesting changes to it, and sophisticated mechanics ensure a rewarding challenge for strategy enthusiasts. The deep mechanics, historical elements, and attention to detail, make it a must-play, whether you are a keen history aficionado or a dedicated strategy player.”
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Thumb Culture…and 7 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Game Hotfix - Build Number: 1.0.23641.FJan 7, 2025
- Millennia | Update 7 has released!Dec 9, 2024
- Game Hotfix - Build Number: 1.0.23298.FNov 21, 2024
- Game Hotfix - Build Number: 1.0.23158.FNov 14, 2024
- Millennia | Atomic Ambitions & Update 6 ReleaseNov 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Millennia | Atomic Ambitions and Update 6 Release Date!Oct 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Game Hotfix - Build Number: 1.0.22630.FOct 28, 2024
- Game Hotfix - Build Number: 1.0.22210.FOct 14, 2024
- Game Hotfix - Build Number: 1.0.22094.FOct 7, 2024
- Millennia | Multiplayer Update is now Live!Sep 30, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Game Hotfix - Build Number: 1.0.21625.FAug 27, 2024
- Game Hotfix - Build Number: 1.0.21510.FAug 15, 2024
- Millennia | Ancient Worlds & Update 5 ReleaseAug 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Millennia | Update 4Jun 17, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Millennia | Update 3May 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Game Hotfix - Build Number: 1.0.23.FMay 7, 2024
- Millennia | Update 2May 6, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Millennia | 2024 Roadmap & Update 1Apr 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Millennia | Future Ages & Update 0Apr 3, 2024significant · resets scoring window